The Hoppner ChildrenJohn Hoppner · 1791
Oil- WallArt
- Neoclassicism
1791- Early Modern
153.0 x 127.0 cm
National Gallery of Art
John Hoppner (1758 – 1810)
British portraitist and skilled colourist known for graceful depictions of women and children, often characterized by a soft, painterly atmosphere.
National Gallery of Art (Washington, USA)
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A Moment of Youthful Connection
The Hoppner Children is a portrait from 1791 that captures three young individuals in a natural setting. The composition features the children seated on the ground, framed by the presence of trees in the background.
The arrangement of the subjects is as follows:
The three children are depicted looking toward a single point, appearing to engage in conversation or observing their surroundings together.
Visual Composition and Setting
The artwork presents a scene of camaraderie set against a backdrop of trees. The figures are positioned within a natural environment, creating a sense of youthful innocence. The painting focuses on the interaction between the three children as they gather in the landscape.
About this artwork
- Title: The Hoppner Children
- Artist: John Hoppner
- Year: 1791
- Original dimensions: 153.0 x 127.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: National Gallery of Art
- Period: Early Modern
- Medium type: WallArt
- Inventory number: 1942.9.35
Quick Facts
- Subject or theme: Youthful innocence and camaraderie
- Artist: John Hoppner
- Location: National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Artistic style: Naturalism with aristocratic grace
- Year: 1791
Questions & Answers
In what period was "The Hoppner Children" by John Hoppner made?
"The Hoppner Children" belongs to the Early-Modern era.
What saturation and intensity does "The Hoppner Children" by John Hoppner show?
The color of "The Hoppner Children" is balanced soft in saturation and balanced in intensity.
What other names is John Hoppner known by?
John Hoppner appears under the alternate names John Hopner, Hoppner J., John Hoppner R. A., R.A. Hoppner, Esq. R. A. John Hoppner.